Report+Writing+Success+Criteria

Definition of a report: An information report is a piece of writing that presents facts about an object, animal, person, place or event.

Success Criteria: !  ** give my report a factual and specific title ** !  **write an opening statement, including a brief description to introduce the subject, this can include a definition of the subject or a short description** !  **Main body/Paragraphing - gather relevant facts and main ideas about the subject, use a graphic organiser to establish subheadings and to catergorise the information under the appropriate headings** __Success Criteria for Opening Statement__ WOK (red) Opening Statement Main Body Conclusion Tiniroto  //Introduction// //Main Body// //Conclusion// Short 2-3 sentences no because - it encourages waffle wrap it up - summarise Introduction >
 * **Conclusion**
 * introduces the reader to the topic
 * about 2 to 4 sentences long
 * can start with a question
 * use a hook to grab the readers attention
 * tells why the report is written
 * Information needs to be factual and about the topic
 * Needs to be clear and truthful
 * Uses researched information
 * set in separate sections or paragraphs
 * can use heading, subheadings
 * each section should deal with inly one topic
 * can include labelled diagrams
 * sums it up
 * doesnt state new facts
 * can list recommendations or actions that need to be taken
 * brief statement to define
 * strong key words
 * Informing - telling things about it
 * relevant detail (enough to actually tell about the thing) true and based on facts research
 * technical language - specific
 * specific (straight to the point) - no waffle
 * Parargraphs logical sequence
 * Sub-headings
 * tell not show
 * impersonal
 * Often it's the "what" part of the report